Syria's newly appointed interim prime minister has vowed to uphold the rights of all religious and ethnic groups, a pledge that comes as the country navigates a dramatic transition following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. This assurance arrives alongside international calls for an inclusive and stable future for the nation.  

 

Bashar al-Assad fled Syria after an unexpectedly swift offensive led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and allied forces. The collapse of Assad’s government marked the end of over five decades of authoritarian rule by his family, a period characterized by oppression, war, and immense suffering. For nearly 14 years, the country endured a brutal conflict that claimed 500,000 lives and displaced millions, leaving scars that will take generations to heal.  

 

The fall of Assad’s regime sparked widespread celebration among Syrians, both at home and abroad, who had long lived under the shadow of fear. "We were living in oppression, we were unable to speak," said Ibtissam Kaab, a resident of Qardaha, Assad's hometown. "Whenever we wanted to speak, they threatened to harm us and our children."  

 

However, the jubilation is tempered by uncertainty about the future of Syria, a nation marked by its diverse ethnicities and religious communities. In response, the country’s new rulers, led by Sunni Muslim HTS, have sought to reassure minorities of their safety. Despite HTS's origins as Syria’s branch of Al-Qaeda and its classification as a terrorist organization by many Western governments, the group has recently sought to present a more moderate image.  

 

"Precisely because we are Islamic, we will guarantee the rights of all people and all sects in Syria," said Mohammad al-Bashir, the interim head of government, in an interview with *Corriere della Sera*. Al-Bashir will lead the transitional administration until March 1.  

 

Meanwhile, international attention has turned to ensuring Syria’s stability during this pivotal moment. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is embarking on a regional tour, starting in Jordan, to emphasize the need for a Syrian-led transition toward a representative government. Blinken is also expected to stress the importance of preventing Syria from becoming a haven for terrorism or posing threats to neighboring countries, such as Turkey and Israel, both of which have conducted strikes inside Syria following Assad’s ouster.  

 

The Kremlin, which played a significant role in supporting Assad through large-scale airstrikes and military aid, has called for Syria to stabilize quickly. Moscow also criticized Israel for its recent wave of airstrikes, highlighting ongoing regional tensions.  

 

Qatar, a long-time supporter of Assad’s opposition, announced plans to reopen its embassy in Damascus "soon," signaling a cautious re-engagement with the new Syrian leadership.  

 

The future of Syria remains uncertain, but the pledges to protect minorities and calls for international cooperation suggest a potential turning point for a nation long plagued by division and strife. As Syrians begin to envision a new chapter, the challenge lies in building a stable, inclusive government that can overcome the deep scars of the past.

 

Based on a report by Barrons 2024-12-13

 

 

 

Not words, but previous behaviour is of importance. See:  https://csi-usa.org/there-were-about-1300-christians-in-idlib-but-now-only-two-remain/

You still remind all words of the Taliban a few years ago ?

BBC's quality information service making things up again. From BBC's Chief International Correspondent no less, spreading misinformation.

 

"Jewish, Muslim, Christian, they're all here, they want to believe they have a space now..."

 

Except they're not. In the 1940s, Syria's Jewish community was 40,000 strong. Today just an estimated 3 remain. 

Good luck finding a Jew in Syria for an interview.

 

"you can see all the Jewish, Christian and Muslim" Pure lies from Lyse Doucet

 

 

3 hours ago, Social Media said:

Syria's newly appointed interim prime minister has vowed to uphold the rights of all religious and ethnic groups

Excellent , now every Syrian asylum claim in my UK can be cancelled and them all returned. Plenty of unemployed UK people to fill those car washes

1 hour ago, Bkk Brian said:

BBC's quality information service making things up again. From BBC's Chief International Correspondent no less, spreading misinformation.

 

"Jewish, Muslim, Christian, they're all here, they want to believe they have a space now..."

 

Except they're not. In the 1940s, Syria's Jewish community was 40,000 strong. Today just an estimated 3 remain. 

Good luck finding a Jew in Syria for an interview.

 

"you can see all the Jewish, Christian and Muslim" Pure lies from Lyse Doucet

 

 

If there are three Jews in Syria then it is not a lie to say there are Jews in Syria.

34 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

If there are three Jews in Syria then it is not a lie to say there are Jews in Syria.

Yes because the BBC reporter would have known that the only 3 Jews in Syria where at that particular city, place (the old city Hall) and time. Get real that's a pathetic attempt to justify such obvious and blatant miss reporting. 

 

As the Official State of Israel said in a statement regarding this farce: "Good luck finding a Jew in Syria for an interview."

 

You're going to have to do a lot better than that Chomper 

 

 

4 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

Yes because the BBC reporter would have known that the only 3 Jews in Syria where at that particular city, place (the old city Hall) and time. Get real that's a pathetic attempt to justify such obvious and blatant miss reporting. 

 

As the Official State of Israel said in a statement regarding this farce: "Good luck finding a Jew in Syria for an interview."

 

You're going to have to do a lot better than that Chomper 

 

 

Brian if there are three Jews living in Syria then it is not a lie or mis reporting to say Jews are living in Syria.

 

It’s a logical truth.

 

You are going to have to redefine reality to come up with a sensible argument against statements of actual fact.

 
 

 

 

4 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Excellent , now every Syrian asylum claim in my UK can be cancelled and them all returned. Plenty of unemployed UK people to fill those car washes

All Syrian applications in the UK for asylum have been suspended:

 

https://amp.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/dec/09/uk-and-other-european-states-suspend-syrians-asylum-applications

19 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Brian if there are three Jews living in Syria then it is not a lie or mis reporting to say Jews are living in Syria.

 

It’s a logical truth.

 

You are going to have to redefine reality to come up with a sensible argument against statements of actual fact.

 

 

You are misrepresenting what she said and claimed though, she did not say that, she said they were celebrating right behind her in the old city hall. She even looked in that direction as she claimed it. You've failed again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

You are misrepresenting what she said and claimed though, she did not say that, she said they were celebrating right behind her in the old city hall. She even looked in that direction as she claimed it. You've failed again.

 

 

Well they do have reason to celebrate. 
 

Now when you accuse someone of lying (which you do often enough) it is for you to prove their statements were not true.

 

 

17 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Well they do have reason to celebrate. 
 

Now when you accuse someone of lying (which you do often enough) it is for you to prove their statements were not true.

 

 

 

Now when you accuse someone of lying (which you do often enough) 

 

Can you quote where I accused anyone of lying on this topic? I see you are making false claims yet again. Why?

 

Now stick to the claims made and read the posts because its clear you are not.

 

Yet more clarification of her misrepresentation

 

No Jews left in the Damascus Jewish quarter

With the fall of the Assad regime, it did not take long for western journalists to be misrepresenting ‘diverse, pluralistic’ Syria as a haven for Jews.

https://www.jewishrefugees.org.uk/2024/12/no-jews-left-in-the-damascus-jewish-quarter.html

28 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

 

Now when you accuse someone of lying (which you do often enough) 

 

Can you quote where I accused anyone of lying on this topic? I see you are making false claims yet again. Why?

 

Now stick to the claims made and read the posts because its clear you are not.

 

Yet more clarification of her misrepresentation

 

No Jews left in the Damascus Jewish quarter

With the fall of the Assad regime, it did not take long for western journalists to be misrepresenting ‘diverse, pluralistic’ Syria as a haven for Jews.

https://www.jewishrefugees.org.uk/2024/12/no-jews-left-in-the-damascus-jewish-quarter.html

 

7 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

you can see all the Jewish, Christian and Muslim" Pure lies from Lyse Doucet

 

US&UK don't do deals with terrorists.... so remove them off the terror list..... than its all ok, they're our new BFFs 

1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said:

 

 

Actually I can confirm I did and indeed the proof is there. Her own words:

 

"You can see all the Jewish, Christian and Muslim" Pure lies from Lyse Doucet

5 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Actually I can confirm I did and indeed the proof is there. Her own words:

 

"You can see all the Jewish, Christian and Muslim" Pure lies from Lyse Doucet

So in respect of this statement:

 

1 hour ago, Bkk Brian said:

Can you quote where I accused anyone of lying on this topic? I see you are making false claims yet again. Why?

I didn’t make a false claim.

 

 

41 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

So in respect of this statement:

 

I didn’t make a false claim.

If you want me to admit that I made a mistake then of course. Are you happy now? I'm not like some that attempt to deflect. If a mistake is made its not hard to admit to it. That said, it was also true that she was lying.

 

Happy you can see the proof that she was actually lying.

11 hours ago, Social Media said:

Syria's newly appointed interim prime minister has vowed to uphold the rights of all religious and ethnic groups, a pledge that comes as the country navigates a dramatic transition following the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad. This assurance arrives alongside international calls for an inclusive and stable future for the nation.  

I am not so confident

 

Abu Mohammad al-Julani has left no room for doubt about his Islamic intentions for the region...

In a previous video, this Muslim leader openly declared: 

"Our goal is not only to reach Damascus. Jerusalem awaits us after Damascus."

Let that sink in. Their goal is not just conquest—it’s the march on Jerusalem. 

Anyone who places their trust in an Islamic movement is inviting destruction. It is not ignorance; it is a death wish.

Is this another Biden "victory"...

https://x.com/AmyMek/status/1865968429775364484

 

So did the Taliban.........